Neighbourhood Safer Places - places of last resort
Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs) are places of last resort when all other bushfire plans have failed.
NSPs are public spaces or buildings such as:
- recreational reserves
- streets
- car parks
- shopping strips
They are designated community areas that may provide some protection from radiant heat, the biggest killer during bushfire.
They are not inherently safe places during a bushfire.
Going to a Neighborhood Safer Place won't guarantee your safety - the safest option is still to leave early.
There are no facilities or resources for people who take shelter at an NSP.
You can identify designated NSPs by the green and white sign with the words 'Bushfire Neigbourhood Safer Place - A Place of Last Resort'.
Not all towns have an NSP.
Remember
- NSPs are places of last resort in emergencies only
- NSPs do not replace a personal bushfire survival plan
- Don't rely on sheltering at an NSP - the safest place to be is out of a high bushfire risk area.
Do you have a question about NSPs?
See Questions and Answers or contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667
